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Tailgate spacer, remove+install
Install
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Partially loosen the top of the tailgate rubber
weatherstrip
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Protect the top edge of the tailgate against paint damage with
edging strip or adhesive tape
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Remove the lock rings from the tailgate hinge bolts
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Remove the tailgate hinge bolts
Note: Two people are
necessary!
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Unlatch two retaining clamps from the gas lifter spring
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Unclip and set aside two gas-filled struts
Note: Completely remove
the gas-filled struts for the Signum model!
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Remove two tailgate hinge bolts
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Install the tailgate spacer
Note: Three people may
be necessary!
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Insert BO-48668-1 and BO-48668-2 into the tailgate hinge
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Install two spacers with tailgate hinge bolts on the
tailgate
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Close the tailgate
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Cushion the tailgate lock with a suitable object (e.g., foam
edging strip) (arrow)
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 Remove
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Open tailgate
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Remove the object used to cushion the tailgate lock
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| 9. |
Remove the tailgate spacer
Note: Three people may
be necessary!
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Remove the tailgate hinge bolts from the spacer
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Remove the BO-48668-1 and BO-48668-2 from the tailgate hinge
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Install the tailgate hinge bolts
Note: Two people are
necessary!
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Install two tailgate hinge bolts
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Attach two gas-filled struts, and latch the safety clamps
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| 11. |
Attach the lock rings to the tailgate hinge bolts
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Remove the edging strip from the top of the tailgate
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Attach the rubber weatherstrip to the top of the tailgate
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Check the size of the gap
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